Why couldn't America's superior technology prevail in Vietnam?
A. The U.S. never exploited its technological advantages.
B. Technology did not distinguish friend from foe.
C. The Vietnamese peasants were more influenced by the terrorist attacks of the Vietcong than the incomprehensible machines of the Americans.
D. Politicians and the media refused to let the military use its technology effectively.
Answer: B
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